AAHE 95275 finds a good home

[Brian Hornacek]

Some of you may remember the thread in late 2019 where a gentleman had found AAHE 95275 and asked a bunch of questions and then he and the gun went quiet. Well I am happy to say that it has found a new home. It sold at least one time after that and then I was fortunate to have the opportunity to acquire it. Since the original posting the chrome had been removed from the barrels but that was about it. Fortunately no one had done any further damage to the gun by attempting restoration. What I am happy to report is it will be saved. The Parker story says there were only 15 28” 12 gauge AAHE guns and in total only 3 Damascus were made. I have not scanned the serialization book but this likely the only AAHE 12 gauge in 28” Damascus made.

The barrels lock up tight and the wall thickness is intact. Chokes are 0.007/0.011, weight 6lb 9oz, chambers 2 11/16”. Forearm is perfect, ejectors are in time and strong. Screws are in great shape now that they are in the correct holes. The butstock is cracked so many ways and directions around the rear tang screw it’s hard to believe the brass is holding it together.

Pictures 1-4 are before ultrasonic clean, the rest after.

Have a great night Parker friends.

[Dean Romig]

That old girl has been to a lot of dances!

Congratulations Brian! Can’t wait for the final result pics!






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[Dean Romig]

Brian, does that one have wedge engraving on the barrel breeches?





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[Brian Hornacek]

It does not, has traditional band style.

[allen newell]

Brian, what's your plan for the stock?

[Brian Hornacek]

The easy route will be to replace, I say this since I am a shooter and hunter and the gun will be used quite a bit through the years. That being said if it can be repaired if nothing more to accompany the gun in the future I will do that or it will stay with the gun in its present state. The stock is complete actually besides the brass plates. It fits well around the head, tang, trigger plate and trigger guard.

[Dean Romig]

Who will you send it to for stock evaluation?





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[Brian Hornacek]

Have not got that far yet.

I have 2 major things to deal with, the stock and the rib matting is very worn I assume from the chrome process, I may need to replace the upper rib for looks and I would just have the dolls head wedge re-engraved.

[Brian Dudley]

I was wondering what ever happened with that gun. It is good to see it surface again and in good hands to do the gun justice.

[Mills Morrison]

That is a great save! Can't wait to see how the project progresses.

[Mike Franzen]

You got a great gun Brian!

[Mike Koneski]

Those are nice chokes for shooting clays and hunting over pointing dogs. They won't ruin the meat!!

[Keith Doty]

Very glad to see that gun surface in good hands and know, after some time and effort (and more than a couple of $$), it'll be back in the field. What a beautiful reminder of what "Made in the USA" used to mean. Looking forward to the journey! Thanks, Brian.

[Reggie Bishop]

Any updates on this fine Parker?

[Mike Franzen]

looking at that stock repair again made me think. what an awful day it must have been for the owner when the gun slipped. The repair would serve as a constant reminder of the terrible misfortune.

[Keith Doty]

Enough to make a man sit down in the dirt and just CRY! I'd b sick.

[Brian Hornacek]

Things are moving well actually. Brian Dudley is gonna handle this project. What we decided to do:

Relay a new rib as the current rib was bead blasted and lost its luster, Brian ironically had the perfect replacement with length and script although it needed quite a bit of fitting. Of course the barrels will be refinished.

Replace the stock, the replacement blank was selected from something Brian had access to, I have asked to save the original F/A which Brian thinks will be fine.

Brian has found a suitable pattern that will fit my upland needs in dimensions. The original stock, in poor shape, will stay as it is.

Brian is going to retime screws and replace as necessary as needed.

Hopefully some time in 2024 the gun will be ready to roll. This will be my “shooter” AAHE for hunting ;-)

Here is one pic, Brian added a few below.

[Brian Dudley]

The pattern stock all made up, next to the original stock, next to the blank that will be used.

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[todd allen]

That is a worthwhile project!

[Jim Thynne]

A really beautiful AA. I would look into having the gun restocked by a Parker expert. I do not give out names, but the bride needs a wedding dress! A beautiful gun for sure!

[Richard Mason]

That’s going to be gorgeous when done , I can’t wait to see it

[Jim Thynne]

Good choice for the restoration!